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Plans are in the works for Center will be a one-stor- y build- the late-Februa- ry demolition of ing with a more residential The Underground comes Hart House and a March ground- appearance. Features will include into compliance with breaking for the new Student a large multi-purpo- se room for Center. campus activities, more xam state alcohol law and Health The work is part of a long-ter- m rooms, a partitioned waiting requires drivers license. campus improvement plan based room to help stop the spread of --Page 3 on recommendations by consult- germs, updated equipment and ants Dober, Lidsky. Craig and six individual inpatient rooms Associates. The Health Center and one two-perso- n observational move from Hygeia Hall to new ward instead of the current dorm-styl- e Photo by James Allardice quarters will allow the College to Hygeia inpatient rooms. Letter: Partnership for a President Stan Hales and Trustee Emeritus Samuel Massie at raze Hygeia and build Burton J. Anderson said the new building Tuesday 's fireside chat in the Lowry Pit Massie discussed his . Morgan Hall in its place. will help Hygeia staffconcentrate on Townie-fre- e Campus Health Center Director relationship with the College and the legacy of Dr. Martin t Student runs risk of alienating Luther King, Jr. " Nancy Anderson said that, while see Health Center on page 2 students. -- page 4 Task force to examine academic integrity James Allardice ine the Code of Academic plagiarism is that one students in my class - when that's the Editor-in-Chi- ef Integrity. "It's been a long time gets away with it and tells two or case.". He said he is "almost posi- Clay Drinko represents Not so hidden amongst the since it's been reviewed," three friends and it has the poten- - tive" students have bought papers Wooster on MTV's "VJ MP3 files, Snood and Plusquellec said. "There are tial to increase exponentially." from former students and not been For a Day Contest" MacBrickout available to anyone probably some additions and Krain said he has adopted a caught. In an attempt to curtail on a campus computer are changes that could be made." zero tolerance plagiarism policy future instances of plagiarism, --page 7 research papers waiting to be pla- Plusquellec said he hopes the task in the past year. "If you cheat, no Krain has started keeping records giarized. Cheat rates could be up, force will be able to make possi- matter how small the infraction, of what students write papers about. and Wooster professors are plan- ble recommendations to Campus you fail the class," he said. In the "Plagiarism erodes the trust fac- ning to fight back. Council by April, in order for past two semesters Krain said he ulty have in students," Krain said. Appleshare, which allows any- changes to be implemented in the has failed five or six students for "I try to explain in my classes that one on the campus network to 2001-200- 2 Scot's Key. violations of the Code of it's stealing, and can be consid- The Wooster drum line, access other campus Macs also The problem is not unique to Academic Integrity. ered illegal. More importantly, it individual and Sound and Fury, has intentionally or unintentionally Wooster. According to a study Plusquellec said, "We have says a lot about the the makes last week's and last semes- done by the Center for Academic seen an increase in students vio- the level of respect they have for a "Lord of the Flies" ter's papers accessible to the Integrity at Duke University, lating the code. I don't know if their own work." theme this year. entire campus. nearly 80 percent of college stu- that's because of online capabili- Krain said professors are --page 8 The Internet makes it even eas- dents at small to midsize colleges ties, or other possible reasons, but becoming more and more aware ier to plagiarize, whether it's bla- acknowledged some academic we have noticed an increase and of plagiarism. "I think in the past tantly, by downloading a pre- dishonesty. it is a growing concern of the fac- professors have been too lenient written paper from cheater.com Assistant Professor of Political ulty. The faculty have become and just responded with a slap on or if it's more subtle unattributed Science Matthew Krain said he increasingly more aware than in the wrist." he said. "We. as facul- information found online. has seen an increase in plagiarism the past." ty, have to treat such instances Are you ready for some To fight the growing academic in the past two years. "I'm not Furthermore, "In every single with the highest degree of con- football? The Voice takes epidemic, Dean of Students Ken sure if it's a direct increase in pla- case I spent more time on their cern. People think they can get a look at the Super Bowl. Plusquellec is in the early stages giarism or in our awareness of it," paper than they did," Krain said. away with it, but there are enough --page 11 of forming a task force to exam Krain said. "The problem with "They don't deserve to be here - upset professors." Editors: Laura Nesler Alex Pries Health Center (con't) Shack revamps, changes style continued from page J date for the new Center is Aug. Karen Auble 30, which wul create a time crunch. Managing Editor education and preventative medi- "It's going to be tough," cine. Walton said of the timeline for the The Jan. 2 public re-open- ing "We as a staff have had a strong " project. "What I have to do now is of The Shack, a familiar Pine emphasis on a holistic talk to Nancy Anderson about Street landmark for genera- approach," Anderson said. contingency planning for physi- -' tions of Wooster students, may "Probably the most exciting cals in late August" have taken regular patrons by thing for me is that we will surprise with changes in have the space and the privacy New Health Center means menu, hours and clientele. ! to do those things." Hart House demolished; Connie Repp, a longtime H While planning, the Health residents to move Wooster resident, purchased Center, Anderson conducted six The Shack's ownership title focus group meetings two with Groundbreaking for the Health from Lois Rogers on Dec. 26. km members of the student body as a Center does, however, mean dem- The leased establishment had whole, as well as meetings target- olition for Hart House, currently been for sale for a year. Anna ed at international and minority occupied by the eight members of Syrios, daughter of The the WeeCare program. Shack's 1913 founder, and Resident 1 students, athletes - - ' i . . ii m m mM Assistants. Five of the six groups Walton told Campus Council in William Syrios, maintains' Photo by Ben Speldenner a Tuesday dis-- ownership of the building. The Shack, long visited by C.O.W stu were . . cussion that dents andfaculty, was recently purchased by an outside source random- ... - build-- Repp's experience with the ly select- It Hygeia is not a Wooster city community and the food busi- and has changed its menu, hours and clientele. ed. 'mg that 'IS COndUCive tO codes leave the ness comes from an 1 8-y- ear Each practiding medicine as employment history at Leroy's for extended hours. "I know and Business ' Bob Walton of the Place in Wooster. "This is there's nowhere else to go. added, "The College has had focus we practice it today. " choice. "It's whatIve done for eighteen We're working on staying a longstanding interest in groups just one of years," she said. open till 6 or 7 p.m.. We'll buying that parcel of proper- . those difficult On recent changes in The see how that goes," she said. ty, and will always look with a Nancy Anderson situations, and Shack's open hours and more The strategic location of interest at land immediately wish for a we're trying to restaurant-lik- e atmosphere, The Shack makes it a con- adjacent to the College's more residential-styl- e building do the best we can," he said. featuring such items as cheese venient place for students to property. That said, no dis- with more light, computer jacks Wooster Volunteer Network co-ch- air sticks, swiss steak cheese- meet and study. The College cussions have taken place or for laptops, soothing decor and more Marcie Kasek '01 said in the burgers, and eggs and toast for administration takes interest inquiries made by my office plants both inside and outside. same discussion, "They made it breakfast. Repp said, "I've in The Shack as well, the at this time.' Anderson said the new Health pretty clear to Aaron Luebbe never known to do it any only remaining privately-owne- d Meanwhile-- , "I hope it Center will fill these requests. that they felt the contract they had way.". establishment clus- stays the same," Repp said. "Enviiumuentally, I think it will be a had with the College was violated." The Shack's current hours tered among campus-owne- d "There are a lot of nice kids Housing cus- huge difference," she said Assistant Director of are 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. , on buildings. Repp said, 'I know coming in. A lot of College officials delivered the and Residential Life Dustin weekdays, Saturdays 7 a.m. to Syrios has been approached tomers ' from Leroy's fol- first formal permit application to Brentlinger said doubles in 3 p.m. Repp, however, by them many times." lowed me. It's a nice the City of Wooster last night Holden, Holden Annex, Andrews acknowledges students' desire Vice President for Finance blend." According to Vice President for and Armington are now on reserve Finance and Business Bob for the Hart House residents. Walton, this follows closely on "We found out about this whole last week's final confirmation of dilemma over break," Brentlinger New rules affect blood drive the $8 million Morgan said. There may be other options that lations on the Wooster blood or Portugal between the years of between and the time Elizabeth Heerkens Foundation grant which jump-starte- d open up now drive, Daren Batke '02, one of 1980 and 1996 will be affected. will Staff Writer the school's building plans they have to move." The College the Xi Chi's blood drive The Xi Chi fraternity spon- pay trucking help with the last summer. for to Recent changes in blood dona- organizers, stated, "The sors three blood drives a year Walton - said the opening move. tion regulations of the American effects will probably not be that are generally quite success- Red Cross may affect one's significant, but we will ful. According to Batke, decision of whether or not to have to wait and see." however, the first drive of donate blood in the upcoming "The Red Cross is constantly the year, held in September, ST Xi Chi sponsored blood drive updating their donation criteria in is the most successful, with today. order to ensure the safety of the attendance declining for the These regulations involve 'mad blood supply," Student Health second in January and the cow' disease and do not allow Center Director Nancy third in April. anyone to donate who has spent Anderson said. The Xi Chis have sponsored more than six months in France, These new regulations could blood drives since 1990. "We . tin e: Ireland or Portugal between 1980 very weU impact some previous have three drives a year to 1996. donors at Wooster. Those who where we collect about 100 When asked about the pro- have studied or lived abroad in the jected effect of these new regu United Kingdom, France, Ireland see Blood Drive on page 3 Underground changes policy Blood Drive (cont'd) Laura Nesler News Editor accepts four forms of IDs to pur- error," Kynkor said. chase alcohol: state IDs, military Liquor Control authorities from The Underground came under IDs, driver licenses and passports. the state of Ohio came to talk to state law last Friday with a new I came back to campus and was a the crew of the Underground with change in policy. little confused as to why we didn't the purpose of teaching them how Upon entering the club, patrons do that," Assistant Director of to catch fake IDs. are required to show a current stu- Student Activities Jennifer "We also have a guide that lists dent identification and now, a Kynkor said. all the current driver licenses in valid driver license if they plan on The Underground recently pur- the U.S. so our staff can access purchasing and consuming alco- chased an age verification unit that as well. It has -- almost every hol. State law mandates that peo- from a company called Visage state, and the book covers the old ple intending to consume alcohol Inc. in California. Currently half and updated version of each ..... - . must show a photo identification of the licenses in the U.S. have license," Underground Manager ! -- with a birthdate. magnetic strips on the back. Stephanie Nash '01 said. With all ft:- "What prompted the change, "All the crew has to do is swipe the new protective measures, the was that I went through a training the card ajid it comes up on the staff is trying to dispel rumors called Training Intervention screen what your age is. If it is an that undercover officers may be -- I i Procedures (TIPS). Ohio law only ID that's false it comes up as present at the club during dance - a - j parties. Robin Ray '99 relaxes as she waitsfor the nurse File Piwrro "They usually don't come in to draw blood at a Wooster blood drive two years ago. unless they're specifically called to do so," Kynkor said. continued from page 2 ority." Last Friday was the first night The extreme shortage of all Intruder apprehended the new policy went into effect, pints at each," Xi Chi president blood types has put the Red and the staff reported few prob- Erik McLaughlin 01 said. That College Security Joe Cross into a "blood emergency," of Wooster Director of Kirk wishes lems. amount of blood is enough to to thank the students responsible for calling security quickly which means that they are des- "For some people, their drivers help about 900 people, consider- perate forlonors. The blood after an intruder entered Bissman on the morning of Jan 17.. ing that one pint can be used " licenses weren't being read. I "I commend the residents who called us immediately so we could type that is the most sought found out that if you store your for approximately three peo- after is O negative. This is the ' deal with this individual quickly," Kirk said. . license by or near a credit card ple.. . a The person entered Bissman at some time before 4:09 a.m. type that anyone receiving they will demagnetize the other. 'Mad cow disease originated transfusion can take, but it is and knocked on an individual'sdoor claiming to be a securi- So the age verification system is a in cattle in the United Kingdom A ty officer. The resident immediately shut the door and contacted . the most rare to be donated. backup. The crew is really doing but has also developed a human benefit blood donation is security. Kirk said that this individual has been seen on. the to a good job of reading IDs," form. Although ihere is cur- College's campus several times before, most recently about a year that the donor is able to find Kynkor said. rently no evidence that the out their blood type. There are ago. He had previously been given a citation for trespassing. Director of Security Joe human form of this fatal also physical benefits such as But this was the first time that the individual's actions were brain disease can be transmit- ' Kirk reported no problems the potential reduction of this serious. ; ... with security or behavior at ted through blood, . the heart problems. Kirk said the man is now in jail. "He is, in fact, we found out on the Underground last week- American Red Cross is increas Donation is a way of provid- Monday, that he has been arrested before so he is currendy in jail," , end, and Nash agreed that ing their precautionary measures ing for others who arc in a very -- Kirksaid. '.; ; ,., . . operations ran smoothly. to ensure that it does not infect desperate situation. their blood supply. "It went great ... people were . College of Wooster diving - Activities come to Woo really understanding about it We A statement by the- American coach. Rich B lough, who has made sure we publicized it so Red Cross says: "The safety donated eight gallons blood Students can look forward to lounging in Lowry, midnight movie of everyone was aware of the new of the blood supply is para- in bis lifetime said, "Blood is showings and rollerskating within the next two weeks, according to policy. There were a lot less mount and is the American an essential that a lot of people Director of Student Activities Bob Rodda. V underage drinkers, so we've Red Cross's number one pri need and not enough give." This Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. students can head to Lowry ' already seen positive changes. to watch "Ferris Dueller's Day OfT and 'Top Gun." . The number of people caught by "The concept is that it's a family room, or somewhere you just Be a among hundreds! door security and by our man- leader hang out. We're going to have a fire roaring in the fireplace and a agers were significantly less," Apply for the 2001-200- 2 variety cf rnunchies, including s" mores." RodJa said. ... ' Nash said. STUDENT ORIENTATION COMMITTEES , Next weekend Student Ac!i Board and Lowry Center will rent out 's Kynkor was interested in Movies 10 and wi3 be sponsoring a COW Lite night at the movies. (SOCBSOCISOC) the receptiveness of the stu- Transportation will be provided to the North End, where students can dent population and went Pick up applications at the Lowry Center Information Desk, have their choice of any of the current features being shown. around Friday night talking to the Deans' Office and the Office of International Student Students should sign up at the Lowry front desk. , students about the change in policy. Affairs. "It will be $2 a head, and the showings will be around midnight. "Most of them said that if mis is the Deans' Office We will stagger the shows a little. Other schools have done this, so Applications must be returned to we're going to borrow from their success and try it here," Rodda said. going to help the Underground stay in Galpin Hall by 4 p.m. Feb. 2. Feb. 9 will feature a late night at Skateland. Students can open then it was okay with them. The take advantage of free skate rental, refreshments and shuttle people that came were very responsi- See Carolyn Buxton, Karen Edwards or more transportation beginning at 10:15 p.m. Admission will be $2. ble and mature about it, and I applaud LaTashia Reedusfor information. them," Kynkor said. VTFWPOTNTS Editors: Chris Powers Becca Stinson1 I Dean selection process flawed Townie-Fre- e Campus admonished Believe it or not, we may soon feel compelled to follow ' Oberlin's lead. Like us, they have been searching for a new To the Editors: ing area. and cleaning our own bathrooms. dean of students. When the Oberlin student body felt that Although I do not believe that We would be living even more ! its voice was not being heard in the selection process, they In his convocation speech given the students here have given all elitist lives than the ones we now stormed the president's office. Wooster's selection committee last August, President Hales dis- they can to the city of Wooster or occupy here as students. has taken precautions we are all invited to share in open cussed Harvard professor Robert the surrounding area, I see no rea- Please don't become a part of forum discussions with each of the three final candidates for Putnam's article "Bowling Alone: son why the people of the com- this Partnership. President Hales, the. position. And two senior student representatives will be America's Declining Social munity cannot also teach us and after listing the many contribu- present for interviewing and voting with the committee. Capital." In the article. Hales contribute to our campus commu- tions of the College students, We appreciate the College's efforts to get the students explained, Putnam uncovered" a nity. In fact, many people already explained that we are lucky to involved in the selection of the dean of students. However, decline in the number of people do. They lecture in our class- have a "richly functioning aca- we're hoping that this is not a case of appeasement, a sham participating in the sport of bowl- rooms, prepare our meals, clean demic community." And we are. of student input. While the student representatives are sen- ing, and consequently a decline in our hallways, cheer at our athletic He continued, "Just as we bemoan iors and have a thorough sense of campus life, these stu- social interactions and faith in events, and even sit beside us in the practice of gated residential dents will graduate in less than four months, never experi other community members and class. Why, then, do we as stu- communities, of living separate encing the guidance of the new dean they helped select. organizations. "Social capital and dents ridicule them and attempt to lives isolated from those with a asso- Whv only two student reps, and why not an under-- high level of civic engagement . create deeper divisions between whom we should be making classspersons? are essential to a healthy society. ' the people of the community and ciations, is there not the danger Ideally, if the student body voices dislike of a candidate They make it easier to resolve ourselves? that our academic communities at the forum discussions, then that candidate should be community problems; they grease I was distressed to see the our professional societies and our nixed. When the College promises us input,' we hold them the wheels of progress, increase recent security warning about institutions themselves - are to that promise. And we want to put in more than two tolerance through . daily contact propping doors. While I do think becoming gated as well, isolated cents. with others, and, in general, form that the Security of our living from the surrounding community the glue that holds society togeth- areas is of great importance, the by our language and our Clean silverware to er," Hales said. . message that appeared at the bot- mores?" hard find Many Wooster students need ho tom of the sign troubled me the There is that danger, and, unfor- We must preface this editorial with a disclaimer: we encouragement in order to be most: "Partnership for a Townie-Fre-e tunately, we are only reinforcing r. ,.'!e this is a petty complaint. But it's a simple little involved in the community. Every Campus." Without these the gates to our institution with complaint that should have a simple solution: we want Woman's House and the Love is "Townies" there would be no statements and attitudes such as clean silverw are. It's a li::!e depressir j t!::.t we have to Ageless programs are only two College of Wooster. Three quar- the one shown on the campus '- - :'. s - ' " 7 t :: it sjc.-- V e a I .. :: :.t rf : :y f srrv- -' examples of the numerous suc- ters of the fans at our athletic security posting. -- ' : - ' : ! . . r.t cessful groups of Wooster stu- events would not be there. We dents who work in the surround would be cooking our own meals --Sarah Strickler '01 Curriculum changes critiqued The final bricks in Wooster's Dan SHnRTRinnp wary that graduation requirements revamped educational experiment for the Class of 2005 are not con- should be mortared into place this both the College and its financial fused with those of 2002. fall, when members of the Class backers are taking the project seri- In the eight months that remain 2005 begin first-yea- of will working under ously. The grant from the Mellon before the next group of , rs The Student Newspaper of brand-ne-w and hopefully less Foundation will be used to invade campus, the EPC The College of Wooster restrictive curriculum guidelines, www.woosicr.eduvoice write costs for faculty workshops will be examining which courses w--OICE It's been a long five years for and seminars programs that are actually fall into the new cate- members of the faculty and the ; Editors-in-Chie-f: James AUardice important if the entire faculty is to gories. Naomi Kresge denizens of Galpin, who have get behind the changes. That also is an important task, JiU Treftz ! Editor: Lauren Kulchawik shepherded the reforms through a But there are still challenges one which also will impact the Managing Editor: Karen Auble Production AaJrf.--t. barrage of criticism, questioning 2002-0- New Editors: Laura Nesler ahead classes of 4. Previous Dan Shortridge and conferences. Barbara Hetrick, ' Alex Pries . Educational Policy Committee commitments to those classes Viewpoints Editors: Susan Figge and Tom Falkner Chris Powers ; member Pamela Pierce signaled particularly in the offering of spe- Becca Stinson should all be commended. as such last week, suggesting mat cialty courses should not be Featares Leila Atassi Editors: - Starting in September, the out- Molly McKinney Qffkt Mr"f" despite the grant to underwrite forgotten. Stacey Lim dated distribution A&E Editor: David Powell regulations will costs, there may be additional The current .: curriculum, as be downscaled, the - Sports Editors: Erica Bamhill . anachronistic financial constraints on the Hetrick argued- in September Asst. Sports Editor: Ben Mitchell Malinda VanArsdale religious studies requirement school's ability to implement the 1999, is "outdated, outmoded, out Advertising AssU Jon Fancey modified, and writing courses Illustrator: Keats Shwab curriculum. The College's finan- of step." It's a good sign for Web Administrators: Stacey Lim, Jackie Zagrans added. Interdisciplinary and cial wizards should be using this Wooster's future that the reforms team-taug- i ht lig I I,, mm, nalfeiira offerings will be ...... )iifr. - '! m!m!miiIm n.ljtyM1. time to actively seek have been taken so seriously. i . out other rrii.f .t In im iiiiii i ii iilluli ' ' "" lH lllM III Mil WTT III expanded, and both First Year i'j TTT MlT My. Mft III tun- "llllll ifcX If resources. We're near the end of the llf 'm!" Seminar and Independent Study pin' mmmy Galpin also needs to keep a nel, but not out of the woods. M Mil mt I m m I inn jrtaili I III I i MfgMlici1l)) will be retained. - i - """" careful eye on the Registrar's Office, iJ MrfMjfli it klmanm. . lMI1 11 I Mi UteM Bo. 3117. ttm CrMtm ml And the winning a $400,000 -- " "onwoT. iir Mr. of home Dan Shortridge is writer n "'T" " " of coundess screwups in the a staff grant earlier this year is a sign that -- demom member of Editorial Bocvd past." ' Sehiofs'-tW-b- e' sh6uld be for The Wooster Voice. 5

- cute- - iv pMM(.bcP Tut tue shack-adeli- c P k LlTTkC Shack still There's some- - change, because x 1 TWQOW h --. XIIII f I uung to oe saia iiuauiv fhe sandwichcs III about the and snacks that ambiance that has always encir- once dominated it have been cled The Shack, from cigarette joined by actual family-styl- e smoke lingering above the huge meals. wooden booths and a comfy As we all know from our transi- couch full of second-han- d charac- tions from high school to college, ter (upon which many students change can be good when looked have been known to drift off), to at with an open mind. Yep, The College of Wooster trinkets and Shack isn't the same as it was I I 'HOW X pp HAv6 KTIVI. "FAW.H Kr.W students' coffee mugs garnishing under Lois, but that was T Tttf 7 I I lA.Tl mJ" f HW mEtAUKAI wood-planke- uLl T 5 fkMI nestw WStlf ivD the d walls. . inevitable. There are a lot of very For years. The Shack has been a positive aspects to this change, retreat for many students wanting beginning with the new owner. T to get a good chunk of their latest That same old ambiance that we paper done or have a quick cup of once knew is still a priority, it coffee with a friend. Its reputation seems. According to Connie, The for being a break from the routine Shack is open to anyone who of small college life is what has walks through its doors. kept it popular over the years, not She also realizes that the early to mention that reading for hours closing time isn't conducive to the without ordering anything wasn't wants of Wooster students, and frowned upon by some waitress she is working to extend the hours trying to turn over tables as fast as at night in order to work with her possible. college and late-nig- ht customers. Parking lottery would create spaces Over winter break, a few things She is obviously willing to work have changed at our favorite with student schedules since The It's a freezing night with a wind Wfity their house? smoky hangout Lois Rogers, the Shack opens at 6:30 a.m. on chill of 10 below, and at 11p.m. after Rahhfi One way to easily solve this former owner, had the business on weekdays, catering to those who

Wal-Ma- rt, the market for a year before it was have morning classes and want an a quick run to it takes chance getting a five-doll- ar ticket problem would be to reinstall a to Lowry. yet another half hour to find a from the police, than to park ille- lottery system, which Wooster purchased by a Wooster native, inexpensive alternative parking place. However, this is gally in one of the school's lots had in the mid-80- s and which still Connie Repp. Inherent in the tran- While the couches will be sition a business from one missed. Connie is having more nothing to get excited about, only to receive a $25-$5- 0 ticket exists at many other schools. of put in. Smoking continues since the parking space you do from campus security. Obviously According to sources from admin- owner to another is change, and booths an and personal find is behind the dimly lit stadium it's more likely a campus security istration who attended Wooster The Shack has been no exception. to be option, the where shady characters are known officer is going to have more time during that time, students signed For those students who were reg- mugs are still hanging from ready be filled with to hang out, and you live in to patrol for cars parked illegally up for parking lots according to ulars, these changes might be hard ceiling, to

10-min- Connie knew exact- Bissman, which is easily a ute than the Wooster P.D. class year. At Kenyon College they to swallow. cheap coffee. was when I walk in the freezing cold. So, not only do we have to have a similar system. Students are Under Rogers, The Shack ly where my mug which was I'm sure everyone who has a car make ourselves vulnerable to assigned a certain parking pass which stayed open until 10 p.m. on described it to her. cer- weekdays, which was ideal for pretty impressive considering it's . here on campus can relate to mis whoever is lurking while we walk, only allows them to park in a refresh- of many. situation and can recall starting or but we get fined $25 for just park- tain lot These passes are handed late studiers looking for a one out than it was being involved in a conversation ing illegally for a minute or two out according to class and then on ing atmosphere. Under the new The menu is larger first-com- e, first-ser- ve with appetizers like cheese in Lowry about how terrible the while we onload groceries or. a basis. ownership. The Shack closes at 5 before, p.m. a major disappoint- sticks and chicken fingers - all what-have-yo- This is parking situation is here at COW. u. I've gone as far Although this system at Wooster Not only is there a lack of park- as parking my car at my own would only assure close parking ment for loyal Shackers who will those nice greasy snacks that took off its menu. The ing, but the parking that exists is house (being from the wonderful places to upperclassmen, it still now have to spend their evenings Mom's service is also much better than so inconsistent, and even depends town of Wooster myself) and walking would instill some order in an other- at Mom's, which, with all of it's quite compare some at chains like Applebee's, on what dorm you're in. Of course because is a doser and safer walk to wise chaotic and inefficient situation. greatness, doesn't laid-ba- ck relaxed, personal- the lucky few who live in Holden my dorm than any of the other lots Unless the school decides to to The Shack's atmos- and adds to the the small get a parking lot in which the fur- where I can usually find a spot turn one of our many, highly used phere. ized atmosphere of and coffee house. thest space is nothing to complain Having a car is a luxury I enjoy, tennis courts into a parking lot The couches no longer reside in restaurant conducive-to-studyin- g So before you decide to give up about, while those of us who live so I'm definitely not advocating a anytime soon, it looks like this that cozy, fan-wa- y. your daily walk to The Shack in Bissman, Kenarden and system found at other schools process could be the only corner another disappointment stu- because of a few supposedly neg- Armington have lots so small peo- which only allow upperclassmen Until then, all we can do as that's been voiced by Wooster ative changes, give it a chance. ple end up making their own park- to have cars. Though it may be students is keep pressuring the dents. The service has a new twist at the The new face of The Shack has a ing spaces just to save their frost- hard for the administration to see administration and help them see as well. Instead of ordering lot to offer, and you may be sur- bitten fingers and extra time. the inconvenience, there clearly is the importance of the issue to us. counter, customers are waited on. this prised by how much the old ambi- - These illegal spots students like a problem which every student says as well as through our eyes. Oh ... Some students feel as if type stu- to occupy lead only to many over- needs to be addressed by the adminis- and bundle up, it's a long walk in of table service discourages visiting The Shack for Becca Stinson, the Pride priced, unnecessary, and therefore tration. How would they like it if the winter months. dents from of Nashville, Tenn.. is the unpaid, parking tickets. It's cheap- every time they tried to go home the purpose of simply hanging out Viewpoints Co-Edit- or er for us to 'leave our vehicle after a long day, they too had to Rachel Welty is a guest colum- - or studying. of also to The Wooster Voice. -- The menu is no stranger parked. , pn , Wjayne, .Avenue and walk, a block, or two just to get to nist for The Wooster Voice. T1TR F.S Eea Editors: Leila Atassi & Molly McKinney Gold, glitter and hot moves ... you've been violated! ber Ansley White '04 said, Personal Foul has gained the Molly McKinney adding, "Everyone is positive, respect of the basketball team, as , Features Editor V excited and supportive." well as Athletic Director Bob Aside from performing at all Malekoff, . Coach Steve Moore, Halftime of basketball games i home games, Personal Foul has and Coach Doug Clihe. "They usually means time to get up, 1 branched out to share their skills : Malekoff and the coaches have 4 - - roam around, get some food, or r J V with members of the surrounding been very supportive, as well as just socialize. But for Wooster Wooster community. The mem- helpful in getting gym time," fans, jumping out of their seats at bers have been instrumental this Leimkuehler- - said. the buzzer is not the best idea. At year in working with the Wooster Leimkuehler and the rest of Wooster home games, halftime High School dance team, which the current team hope that means entertainment, and enter- will perform at the Feb. 10 home Personal Foul will continue to tainment means Personal Foul, a basketball game. Personal Foul thrive and grow at Wooster. group that takes the court in style, will then perform at a fundraiser, "Now that the team is better dancing to current music and v. for the high school dance team in established, I feel that when we showing off their amazing talent return. come back years from now the Before Personal Foul started up - - photo by James Allardice Another activity started last team will still be performing," three years ago, there was anoth- Dancing to the sounds ofpop sensation Christina Aguilera, year was the Personal Foul clinic. Leimkuehler said, adding "We're er dance team at Wooster, "Out of Personal Foul entertains the crowd at halftime Wednesday "The basketball team holds a clin- leaving it in good hands." Bounds," discontinued for night. ..'''..,' ic, so we thought we could too," She also added that the unknown reasons. In the fall of Leimkuehler said of the morning one thing that they would 1998, Sylvia Leimkuehler '02 "Our focus was more hip-ho- p, Auditions are held in the fall for clinic held for 3rd-6t- h graders. like is for more audience was thinking about starting an more entertaining than interpre- new members, chosen by captains . The Personal Foul (earn members participation in their per- informal dance team which would tive,'' Leimkuehler said of the fac- Leimkuehler and Hill. Once they work with the kids in the morning, formances. "When we first perform at basketball games. She tors that set Personal Foul apart make the team, the dancers are then let them show off what they started, the audience would discovered that Jeffy Hill '01 had from the formal Dance Company. members for the rest of their time at have learned at the afternoon stand and clap all through the same idea. Hill noted the progress of the Wooster. Currently, Personal Foul game. The date for the clinic and the performance, and we want Leimkuehler and Hill met and, dance team over time. "It's defi- boasts IS members, all of whom performance is Feb. 3. that to happen again," ' along with Megan Kotis '02, nitely come a long .way," she said. work diligently at the almost-night- ly "We wanted to do something Leimkuehler said, "It gives us began- - to put together the group "We were unexpecting of what two-ho- ur rehearsals. "In order to for the community, so we more energy. We love to per- that is now known as Personal would happen, but it's really make sure we dance well at the thought a dance camp would form, and we love that we're Foul. Leimkuehler and Hill now grown, and I take pride in being a games,, we spend a lot of time be a good idea," Leimkuehler becoming such a strong part of serve as captains of the team. captain." watching each other,' team mem said. . the Wooster tradition." Room draw panic setting in ? WVN has the solution

Jill Treftz Security and Student Health, sev- - -- Each house member must put tial residents of your small house. important aspects of the applica- Chief Staff Writer eral small houses will be decom- in two hours a week or eight hours Choose those individuals who are tion. Give a detailed outline of missioned or destroyed. Because a month with a volunteer organi- enthusiastic about volunteering the volunteer projects your group The nightmare that is Room of this, there may be fewer small zation outside the Wooster cam- and will make a positive contribu- intends to carry out over the Draw is approaching, and all Sver houses available next year, but no pus.' :" tion to the program as a whole. course of the school year. campus students are scrambling to one is quite sure which ones will --The program must have a col--. He adds that a group of people of -- Make sure your roster is filled; find some way to avoid being or will not be available, resulting lege faculty or staff advisor for the mixed ages, from sophomores to it's always a good idea to have a shuffled off into a closet-size- d in some programs being granted entire school year. seniors,, are also essential to the few people on a waiting list. And double on the fourth floor of houses on a probationary status. .. - --The program must have a 'vol- program's survival. Other tips be sure to prioritize your roster in Stevenson. One way that some Members of programs that are unteer coordinator who is expect- towards filling out a great applica- case not everyone on the list can all-d- ay students have found to escape tentatively granted houses will be ed to participate in two tion: ; be placed in the house. dorm life is the Small House required to go through Room housing and residential life train- --Be sure to communicate with -- Finally, make sure your appli- Program, an opportunity for dedi- Draw, pending any changes that ing sessions in the fall. your volunteer agency. It is cation is complete. Incomplete cated student-ru- n volunteer organ- take place over the summer. -- All members of the program important that both you and they applications cannot be considered. izations to live together while Assuming there are houses to must participate in the WVN-spo- n have an idea of your mutual Applications, complete with serving the Wooster community. be had, how do you go about get- sored Volunteer Week in the expectations so that your program a detailed instruction form, The Small House Program ting into one? For those who may spring of 2002. can meet all of the volunteer can be picked up at the WVN dates back, to the 1970s. This have missed "Just Desserts," here Applications are evaluated requirements. office in the basement of -- year, WVN has 17 residences is a brief list of the requirements based on a number of different . Don't worry if you have a new Lowry Center or at the Housing housing 18 different groups (two for living in the Small House factors, which are listed on the program. Applications are evalu- and Residential Life office in groups are housed in Miller Program: application form itself. ated .on a case-by-ca- se basis, not Babcock Hall. Applications (the Manor). However, due to the -- No less than eight people in a Aaron Luebbe 01, WVN chair, based upon what the program has original plus five copies) are due upcoming changes on campus, program may apply to live in a also "emphasized the importance done in years past. by Feb. 5, and interviews will take including the relocation of Program House. of carefully evaluating the poten --Specificity is one of the most place Feb. 17. MTV gives the "S ass-Mast- er" a shot on "VJ For a Day"

Leila Atassi . through, whereas before my geous," Drinko said. "They're all Features Editor tality was that I was 'an actor, I very young and hip and trendy, was 'an entertainer, I was always and so it was just fun. The whole

In the MTV world he is known . putting on a show," Drinko said. time I just had fun.' as "Sass-Mast- er Clay," but you "And in many regards I felt like I More than four months after might recognize him as Wooster's was different from most humans, filming the pilot Drinko finally own theatre major and Don't that I was this 'other thing,' and I made his MTV debut on Jan. 17, Throw Shoes comic extraordi- realized that there has to be a sep- with the1 support of his fellow naire, Clay Drinko. - aration between work and the real Wooster students behind him. After spending a summer and a me," he said. Although stiff competition from semester taking courses and Drinko's communication with the other two contestants left interning at New York City's MTV began after responding to an Drinko with only 17 of the Strasberg Institute, and relentless-- , advertisement at the Institute for viewers' votes, Wooster's comedi- ly auditioning in the Big Apple's the "VJ For a Day Contest" The an displayed his talents the way ruthless job market Drinko's hard audition consisted of responding only he can and brought his own ' : work and devotion paid off, land- to a number of questions in a cre- flavor to the MTV studio. "I think . "'v V. I-V- "- ing him a spot last week as a com- ative manner, via tape recording. I did as well as I could have. Here petitor in MTV's "VJ For a Day "I called and left this obnoxious at Wooster with improv comedy, Contest" message and they called me back you do your best And at MTV I Drinko began in May doing and said, 'We have to see you. did my own thing," he said. office work for the Strasberg On the recording they asked 'Why However, Drinko feels prepared, ) Institute in exchange for the should you be a VJ, and what are to return to Wooster and re ac- X and j opportunity to take classes and your special skills?' So I said, 'My quaint himself with the people

: Clay Drinko and sure academic atmosphere he had put - . work with such esteemed profes- name is I'm i , f f

experi- i : sionals as Renee Taylor, a play- this message is not long enough to on hold for the big city ... t ; 7 wright known for her role in the list all of my special skills. I'm ence. television show The Nanny." very pop-cultu- re oriented. I'm "It's good for me. The MTV While New York City was a very MTV-esqu- e. All of these thing was just an added bonus definite shift in pace from the obnoxious things," Drinko said. that I didn't expect out of my sleepy town of Wooster, Drinko During the audition, Drinko time in New York. So coming found that the intensity of the city was asked to give his life story back to Wooster, I get to put 4 dis- more intellect into my acting and 30 and had to -- emitted just the "vibe" he was in seconds - - -- - play ' his "special skills," to reflect on the whole experi- searching for, although the reality photo by Ben Spieldenner did not completely match his which included a Li'l Kim ence," Drinko said. "I just know i impression and a performance of myself so much better, and I expectations. "I was expecting Clay Drinko '02 recounts his tale of an MTV fan 's dream come "pop-medley- ," if everyone to be very out there and Drinko's combin- know I will continue to have true ... becoming a "VJ For a Day. " unique and it really wasn't like ing the dynamics and choreogra- these amazing experiences." that It was pretty mainstream, phy of pop sensations Britney with everyone wearing brown and Spears, Christina Aguilera and black and gray,v Drinko said. N'Sync. While the young actor sought Drinko was asked to participate out the crowd he thought he in the taping of the pilot episode WW II comes to Woo Library would naturally stumble upon, he of "VJ For a Day" in late August such as recycling, canning your own goods eventually realized that his time in after which the studio audience Attention history buffs or anyone with an interest efforts and joining the civil air force as a way to be a loyal New York City had greater impli- continued chanting his name, and in World War II: a unique variety of propaganda calls the display a cations for his own quest to under- Drinko received great positive flyers, posters, pamplets and comic books dating American citizen. Monbarren collection and "a slice of life, in stand himself more fully. "I defi- feedback from the show's produc- from 1914 to 1950 are on display in the Special "popular culture are what you'd see at the post nitely had an epiphany midway ers." People at MTV are outra-- Collections department in Andrews Library. that the posters Publications such as "U.S. Marines: The office, stores or banks in your local community." Fightin'est Men" encourage patriotism, "Mrs. Since the 1960s, parts of the collection were sent Write For Brown Buys a Bond" looks to involve citizens on free to the library from various resources. The the horoefront and "Know Your Enemy" plays on entire collection is now organized into an accessi- YotQb the nations fears about Hitler and Communism. ble database. The collection, "America Goes to War," contains About 60 years since the start of WW II. to showcasing first-ye-ar Wooster's only publication dedicated including both American propa- students will have the opportunity to handle students writing, art and photography. over 2,800 pieces, ganda and pamphlets published by the Nazi Party vivid pieces of a history familiar to our grandpar- Drop off written submissions in the Writing Center Drop Box.. in Germany. Special Collections Librarian Denise ents, many of whom experienced the war Art and photography "can be sent to Nathan Wilkinson, C-31- 74, Monbarren believes the materials advertising the firsthand. While only select items are located in or drop it off at the Writing Center. women's effort in the factories and the Women's the display cases, students may make an are particularly interesting in "women appointment to view more of the collection. Special 1 Army Corps Deadline: Feb. as being just as important as the men overseas." Collections is located on LI and is open Monday $25 award if your work is used! The propaganda popularized war mobilization through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

J fy 8 Fntfktatnment Editor: David Powell Wooster drum line tackles "The Lord of the Flies" Katie Huber one competition. This year, under instruments, focusing on the the- were deter- atrical and creative aspect of Staff Writer a new name, they TV mined to participate in enough indoor performance that judges Somewhere, someone is drum- competitions to gain them entry want The Sound and the Fury's ming. Perhaps you've seen these into finals in April. show will do this in a number of elusive creatures, whether playing . All such competitions will be ways, Including a small ensemble outside of Lowry or jamming after held at high schools throughout singing the Latin Dies Irae, a sim- a Scot football game. Or, perhaps Ohio, making The Sound and the ulated plane crash on the timpani, you have been one of the proud Fury a definite recruiting tool for two student actors playing the few to witness a late night sec- the College's music" program. characters of Jack and Ralph, and tional in the Scheide courtyard, or Impressively enough, Wooster is spears and tribal drumming. were one of the chosen few to currently the only small college in "It's a lot of work to design a shout obscenities at them if you the nation with such a line. The show, but it's also very reward- live in Holden or the Annex. Now only other colleges to boast this ing" said president Nick Welty that marching band is over, you feature are Perm State and the '03. "In our first season, our drill (' may shed a tear until next fall. University of Kentucky. Most beat out a group that placed third But late at night as you huddle drum lines are independent in the world." ' - over your Papa John's College groups. While Wooster cannot Because the ensemble is not Special and stale ER re-ru- ns, have afford to compete in the Winter considered a class by the college no fear. Somewhere, someone is Guard International circuit that and has no paid instructor, it is drumming. And for the College includes these colleges, the group entirely student-ru- n. While this of Wooster drummers, the season will be a strong competitor in the proved a challenge for Che group, this, the Mid-Ea-st the extreme dedication and coop- - . y is just beginning. local version of - Fury, for- Performance Association. "It's a eration of the members has made i The Sound and the r photo by Ben Spieldenner merly known as the Wooster rare opportunity for an organiza- it possible. Not only has the Winter Drum Corps, began last tion in a performing arts commu- ensemble dedicated every Katie Huber '01, Nick Welty '03 and Jason Berg '03 practice year when several members of the nity to compete against other such Tuesday and Thursday evening for this year's first drum line performance on Sunday Feb. 11. inarching band drum line organ- groups, and we're looking for- from 9 p.m. to .11 p.m. since member for elaborate sets and ized an ensemble of percussion- ward to beating the pants off of October to the drum line, but now believe the amount of dedication costumes. "Considering the ists interested in keeping their them, said bass drummer Dan each "Saturday is spent polish- in this group. Imagine not only amount of know-ho-w we had skills up through the "off season." Bates '01. ing the show so that it well rep- being a student and a member of a going, I was amazed at the speed They discovered this could be In order to make it to finals, the resents the College next week competitive organization, but also the director or coach of that unit, and quality in which we complet- most productively done in a venue group will have to compete in four end.' v. . .'. :, driv- ed the set," said timpanist Andy known as Winter Drum Line, shows over the next few months. "For a competing organization the Athletic Director, the bus finan- DeYoung '02. where participating organizations This begins at Westland High with no supervisors whatsoever, ers, and the boosters that - cially support that group all in The Sound and the Fury will create a seven-minu- te show com- School in Columbus on Feb. 4, we've come miles past other for the College as part of bining marching, percussion and when they will debut their show, groups we will be competing one. That's us." perform Wooster Percussion theatrical skills in a competitive titled "Day of Wrath," based off of with," noted Jason Berg 03, a The set and backdrop were an the Ensemble's-concer- t on Apr. 9. setting. Using money from SGA, William Golding's novel "Lord of snare drummer in the ensemble. especially big accomplishment for Wiegand '03 the group, going up against They also hope to produce several - worked hard but Flies." This involves much Bass drummer Russ the ensemble the 1 campus performances. could only afford to participate in more than traditional' marching agreed. "I personally can't ensembles that spend $1,000 per Ang Lee 's "Crouching Tiger" leaps onto the big screen best screenplay cry, and most of all, sit on the characters fly across shingled contrast with that of a juvenile best director and Stacia Kock up edges of their seats in awe. rooftops, scurry up building walls heiress (teenage new comer at the Oscars, coming in Film Critic movie appeals to The film opens with martial arts ; and clash swords atop trees. And Zhang Ziyi) and her knight lover March. The because of its com- "Crouching Tiger, Hidden warrior Li Mu Bai (played by with her amazing swords skills (Chang Chen). The passionate most viewers romance and action. Dragon" should rank as one of the "Anna and the King's" Chow Yun and Matrix-lik- e combat moves, love between these two youths bination of light-heart- ed moviegoers that aren't inter- best films released in 2000. Fat) handing his prized sword Shu Lien proves that women war- comes as a relief to Even foreign films are flocking Director Ang Lee ("Sense and over to friend and forbidden love riors can be just as fierce as their the sorrowful relationship of Mu ested in Bai and Shu Lien. to the cinemas to see this one. Sensibility") . has managed to interest Yo Shu Lien (Michelle male counterparts. has certainly managed combine an epic love story and Yeoh of "Tomorrow Never Duty as Chinese warriors keeps Although many critics were Ang Lee the most memo- martial arts spectacular into an Dies"). The sword is stolen, lead- Shu Lien and Mu Bai. from pro- skeptical at first of this movie to make one of films in recent exhilarating film that grip audi- ing to a search for the mysterious claiming their love for one anoth- because of its language barrier rable martial arts Romantic and emotional, ences in the beginning and doesn't thief that involves heiresses, er. Yet Lee keeps audiences enter- (the film is in Mandarin with history. action-pack-ed and intense, femi- . . let go until the closing credits. policemen and warriors, all of tained by showing slight signs of English subtitles), it has since and daring, "Crouching Tiger, With the unbelievably choreo- whom are determined to recover emotion. When Mu Bai touches received rave reviews from just nist Hidden Dragon" is a must-se- e. graphed fighting scenes and the prized sword. Shu Lien's hand for the first time, about every influential critic in to feelings of Hollywood. Many are touting The film has a running time of enchanting plot line, the viewer . The investigation for the thief the viewer is led two hours and is rated PG-J- 3 for. critically acclaimed sympathy and compassion for "Crouching . Tiger, Hidden actually feels like she has been gives way to " martial-art- s violence and some transported to ancient China. This fighting sequences. Choreographed their forbidden love. Bai and Dragon" as a major contender for picture. sexuality. ' v film has led audiences to laugh. by Yuen Wo Ping (The Matrix"), Lien's romance comes in sharp such categories as best Erickson debuts new material at Common Grounds V David Powell Coumng Crows, Tom Petty, is a peppier and admittedly sappi- and the lyrics focus on word play, voice on the album. Mis singing is A&E Editor R.E.M Pearl Jam, Simon and er song which talks about the Erickson said. Most of the songs very powerful, and he seems to Garfunkcland Tom Waits. wonder of being in love. "Same have a poetic intent and are cen- draw everyone in with it," Aspiring professional musician Some of Erickson 's own songs Old Song" tells about the yearning tered on love and people's rela- Erickson said. Nils Erickson '02 premiered sev- were from his hometown band, to get out of the town the band tionships in life. They are positive The FireStokers mainly play eral songs this past Friday when called the FireStokers. These members had grown up in and the and are designed to remind people clubs and parties in New York he was fea included fear that is behind that same there is always something better State. This summer, however, tured' at "There is nothing like "Melinda's thought. out there when times are rough. they plan to tour New England. Common con- Games," The songs he debuted, "Coming Erickson hopes many of his "There is nothing like perform- Grounds. performing; the "Goodbye" of the Light," "Walking," "Still songs have comic value as well. ing; the connection which grows Singing and nection which grows and "Same Me" and -- "Circles," were ones he "J like to think someone watch- between the audience and per-- , switching between the audience Old Song." had decided not to play with the ing my performances would think former is a special feeling." between "Melinda's FireStokers. there is hope out there, which a lot Erickson said. This feeling and playing the and performer is a spe Games" was Erickson formed the band along of people seem to have a distinct love for performing is one rea-- s acoustic cial feeling,'1 Erickson written about with several high o n guitar and there always school friends Erickson the elec said. being some- six years ago, hopes he tronic key- thing to look and he hopes will be able board, Erickson also included . forward to in life, no matter what the band will play profes-- s i n I 1 songs from bands such as the . point you're at, while "Goodbye" make it and be o a y able to go' pro- with the fessional. FireStokers. Can't figure out what's going on in Wooster? Y 1 In - the i Erickson's FireStokers, musical tal- Wanna find out? Erickson is the ent goes Write for A&E this semester!! lead singer and beyond the plays the guitar FireStokers, David Powell x6890 dpowell and keyboard, as he began along with doing playing the most of the writ- piano "at the ing. age of four.

Beginning ; At Wooster, Friday at "At first we ii he is a music just jammed, and PHOTO by Ben Spieldennerill the writing was a history major '02, who was the Common Grounds Cinemark slow process, but Nils Erickson featured at and a mem over the years this past Friday, plays his guitar in his room. ber of the I've sort of -- Wooster. Movies 10 taken to writ- Chorus. In ing and arranging, Erickson lack of," Erickson said. the past, he was a member of an a . said. . Erickson cited as his influences cappella group, "Eight on a Good 3) Sugar and Spice (PG-1- (1:20) 4:15, 7:45, 9:45 -- Erickson described the band's as Barenaked Ladies, Moxy Day," and a Wooster band called The Wedding Planner (PG-1- 3) (1:25) 4:30, 7:30,9:55 style as rock folk or pop folk! Frtivous and particularly "Mark Hooks," named for another Snatch (R) (1:05) 4:35,7:20,9:40 "There is a lot of guitar music in Counting Crows. Wooster student. self-title- Finding Forrester (PG-1- 3) (1:15)4:10,7:25, 10:20 the band, but we're not afraid to "When 'August and Everything The FireStokers have a d I demo CD for sale at Save the Last Dance (PG-1- 3) (1:35)4:20,7:15,9:50 be poppy," meaning that the After' came out, memorized Traffic (R) - (1:00)4:05,7:10, 10:00 music has "cheesy' harmonics every inflection of Adam Duritz's www.FireStokers.com. Cast Away (PG-1- 3) (12:55) 3:55, 7m 10:05 Miss Congeniality (PG-1- 3) (1:30)4:45,7:40, 10:10 What Women Want (PG-1- 3) (1:40) 4:25, 7:35, 10:25 Thirteen Days (PG-1- 3) (1:10)4:00,7:05, 10:15

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Tom Canfjeld TTbtf gctsjcb at OLi j Staff Writer The women's basketball, team is Former Wooster football coach Bob Tucker was named Director of hurting in more ways than one the dec- Football Operations at Ohio State this week. Tucker, who guided . these days. Wooster has been Scots to a .307 winning percentage in his 10-ye- ar tenure at Woofer, imated by injuries ever since the is moving from Your.gstown State to Columbus with new coach Jim team took 20 days off before the Tressel. This is Tucker's second stint at OSU, serving as a coach on West Coast swing over Christmas Earl Druce's staff from 1979 to 19S4 before coming to Wooster. break. Playing without some of 31-195- 4. Tucker was a four-ye-ar lef.erwinner at Wooster frrm 1? their veteran backcourt leaders, the Scots have struggled offen- sively and consequendy have lost j;:.":r. ... 10 in a row. Ccrrizli J Following the Scots' 76-7- 2 loss Hiram last week. Head Coach-Lis- a career has to Former teen prodigy tennis player Jennifer Capriati's Campanell Komara said, Capriati cheated Lindsay come fSA circle. We.'r.esJay night played a very hard game, but "We ( . q-iten.:-- Open and will meet Davenport in the Js of the Australian injuries hurt us. In fact, we had Martina Hingis in Saturday's final. Capriati notched a straight set 6--4. t three freshmen and two sopho- 6-- 3 on Wednesday. mores in the lineup about 70 per- final, after losing in four previous It is her first career Grand Slam cent of the game." t was on hold because semifinals last in 1991 before her career put Unfortunately for the Scots, Hingis beat Venus Williams on of drug and personal problems. their next attempt to snap their fol- 6--1, 6--1. the elder Wi'diams sister Wednesday The victory over losing skid came last Saturday Williams in the quarter- lowed an epic three set victory over Serena against the Wittenberg University ' finals. . . . - Tigers. Although the Tigers were I . J slumping, having lost four of their Win six games (including a defeat k last Detroit Lions hire nevs head coach at the hands of third place Denison), they came into the con- J Former San Francisco 49er offensive coordinator Marty test ranked fourth in the NCAC Photo by James Allardice Wednesday. Morohir.irweg was named Detroit Lions head coach on With a depleted roster, the Scots 1 Nara DeJesus '03 goes up strong against a Wittenberg defender. Momhingweg was appointed by new Detroit general manager Matt were overmatched against a deep- was not kept 10 Miilen. Former Lion's head coach Gary Moeller er Wittenberg squad. The Tigers body on them and boxing out," game-hig- h 21 points and having a three-ye- ar leader. 4-- 5 around once Miilen took over, despite J stormed out of the gate with a 24--4 Komara explained. rebounds. DeJesus was from

9-- 12 'Momhincweg was rumored to be a candidate tor tne iieveiana . run, effectively sealing the vic- Sophomore guard Tiffany ; the line and from the field, Browns opening. He does not have any head coaching experience in the opening minutes. Keller led the Tigers with 13 but her. performance was not ' tory . and is only 38 years old. . V , . Wooster, led by Nara DeJesus"03 : points, as all 12 Wittenberg play- enough to pull out a victory for Wooster. - I game-hig- h 26 points, never made ers finished in the scoring column. game, as The balanced scoring attack wore Although the Scots outscored I Editor-in-Chi- ef a serious run during the : Sports Briefs compiled by James Aixardice Wittenberg pulled ahead by as down the Scots, as they had to the Gators 33-3- 0 in the second much as 3 1 in the second stanza. defend every single player on the period and pulled within two with J ' left in the game, it The absence of veteran players '.court . ten seconds 'in 'tin from lineup once again Conversely, the Tigers could was not enough to overcome their their "- proved costly for the Scots, as - focus on one or two Scot players. halftime deficit, and they fell to their replacements struggled to Despite being the attention of the Allegheny 69-6- 5. get anything going offensively. opposition throughout the contest, Kerri Horst '02 and Michaelyn down Brunner '03 also turned in double "We need to give credit . to DeJesus managed to knock Wittenberg because they really 11 of her 16 shots, adding nine figures for Wooster; both players shut down our guards," Komara rebounds, three steals and two had 10 points apiece. said following the loss. "Our blocks. The Scots shot 42.6 percent 13-- 3 7 guards only hit three of 18 shots." "Nara played a great game," from the field, but 50 percent regis- "It was one of her from the three-poi- nt line. 5 14-2 3 - All 12 Wittenberg players said Komara. tered double digits in minutes, better games that she has played Conversely, Allegheny shot 48.2 whereas only seven Scot players here at Wooster. She played a percent from the floor. . saw significant playing time. This complete game -- for us from free The . Gators, whose overall ball record climbs to 15-- 2, remain a New D3hoops.com Top 25 poll plac- discrepancy allowed the deeper throw shooting to passing the 9-- 0 in NCAC action, while Tigers to pound Wooster on the to defending to scoring." .w . perfect the 3-- ing Chicago above Wooster despite out- 13 overall and glass, enjoying a 50-3- 0 reboundr DeJesus had another strong the Scots slip to ' 32-poi- nt the 1- -9 Sects drubbing of Maroons ing margin. ing last night when the Scots trav- in the NCAC. and better overall record. They rebounded very well eled to Meadville, Pa., to take on The Scots will continue their offensively and we didn't do a the Allegheny Gators. She uphill trek at Earlham (9-- 8, 5-- 4 good job of putting a physical recorded a double-doub- le with a NCAC) on Saturday. 25 21 Superbqwl XXXV: Baltimore Ravens vs. NY Giants Cher the past few weeks, we've heard a rumor that there are, in fact, sports events taking place outside the No channel surfing tonight bubble of the Wooster campus. As such, we humbly Commercials perk ofSuperbowl broadcast present you with our version ofSuperbowl for Erica Barnhill appear to be regressing this year, Dummies. Ben delves into Matchup 101 those for of ; Sports Editor as some of its eight spots (the you who haven't been following the playoffs. Erica . For rabid fans (or rabid most of any advertiser) are slated addresses Commercials 101 for those ofyou who are detractors) of the Ravens to feature NSYNC (targeting 911

cat-herdi- ng only watching because you want to see more and the Giants or even those beer-buyin- g 12-ye- ar old commercials, and Chris goes off on Art Modell for for rabid fans of the game girls?). ... well, everyone who was in Cleveland when the Sunday's game is all Pepsi Co. has six slots, ' ' about the action on the although none of them will feature Browns left. . field. For the other 99 Hallie Eisenberg (the annoying Ravens. Giants. Defense? percent of the country, litle girl who sings). Their tag line though, there is another will also change from The Joy of Get the inside scoop on Sunday's matchup draw: the commercials. Cola" to "The Joy of Pepsi" Ben Mitchell ''" quate on his best days. Ever since 1984, when apparently, too many people were Assistant Sports Editor ' Then there is Baltimore quarter- impressive defensive performance Apple purchased a 30-seco-nd ad associating cola joy with Coke. back Trent Dilfer. Sine coming in all year by any team. Minnesota to advertise the launch of Remember the cat-herdi- ng It has always been said that to the NFL Dilfer has been a bust was picked by many to run the Macintosh (a commercial that commercial from last year? The defense wins championships. In Tampa Bay did him a favor by Giants up and down the field. To consistently lands in the top spot company that ran it EDS, has pur- Super Bowl XXXV this will sure- keeping him around as long as the contrary, Kerry Collins had an of "Greatest Commercials of All chased another slot this year, and ly be the case, as neither the they did. Dilfer's job on Sunday is out of body experience and forgot Time" lists), companies have will feature squirrels in the run- Baltimore Ravens or New York simple: don't screw up too bad. that he was supposed to suck in doled out the big bucks to create ning of the bulls. Maybe this year -- Giants have offenses that can light As bad as the offenses are in leading New York to a 41 point . memorable ads. Some highlights people will actually remember the up a scoreboard. " this game, the defenses are that epiphany. of this year's commercials: company, not just the commercial. Both teams were picked to do much better. The Ravens' defense While these may not be the This year's 30-seco-nd spots MasterCard will be running little better than mediocre in the set a record for fewest points teams everyone wanted to see in went for an average of $2.3 mil- two more "Priceless" ads, though preseason. Baltimore went five allowed in a season. They are led the big game, it will still be a lion apiece, up from $2.2 million what will be "priceless" this time - games without scoring a touch- by big-na- me linebacker Ray close, contest. Both teams will last year. around remains a mystery. down, the equivalent of a hockey Lewis, though Tony Siragusa gets undoubtedly sputter throughout, Anhauser-Busc-h has histori- If the NSYNC commercials team forgetting how to skate for a lot of press because he's a funny and then one will run back a cally had successful superbowl and halftime show aren't enough half of the season. The Giants fat guy. .blocked field goal to win the commercials. The "Bud-weis-- er ClonedBoyBand for your running game struggled, putting The Giants defense shut out the game. frogs, the lizards (Frank and appetite, there's always the the burden on quarterback Kerry Minnesota Vikings two weeks The pick: Ravens 56, Giants 51, Louie) and the ferret all premiered Backstreet Boys performance of Collins, who barely reaches ade ago. This was perhaps the most ! a barnburner for the ages. on Superbowl night Sadly, they the National Anthem. Hooboy. Cleveland to Modell: Good team, wrong town, up yours

This Sunday in Tampa, a traves- city a city that is roughly 400 would have been rocking so hard. left over from the team I once ty will occur. And I'm (hopefully) miles away. Chris Powers If you thought Cleveland was a called my own. not talking about another. Ray A lot of fuss has been made the ty clear that it isn't going to hap- madhouse when the Indians made No, I will put on as much blue" Lewis Def Super Bowl Gunshot last few weeks about Modell's 40 pen any time soon on the North the World Series in 1995 and and red as possible, right down to 1 : ; 1997, it would have paled in com- the foam Number thingy and Jam. .'':'; , years of heartbreak and struggle to Coast No, I am referring to the -- reach the Super Bowl. Now that That's the thing that makes this parison to this. Trust me. root for the New York Giants to Baltimore Ravens being in the he's finally there, we all should even worse. If not for the treach- But alas, the Curse lives on. stick it to Modell and his merry Super Bowl in the first place. feel sympathy for the old man, ery and lunacy of Art Modell, this Blame it on whatever you want band of highway robbers. I will Above all else, this is by far the right? Try telling that to fans from would be Cleveland's team in Red Right 88. Earnest Byner. John root for the Giants like I have worst atrocity in documented a city that has just been Wally Tampa playing for a champi- FJway's parents. Bill Belichick. never rooted for a New York team before. (Hey, not the human history. Pipp-e- d out of a Super Bowl: onship. Can you even fathom the But I'm sticking to a belief that they're As most people know, the Baltimore is busy having its state the city would be in if not for parallels that of most Northern Yankees, so I'm allowed.) If the

me Giants embarrass Baltimore like Ravens used be the Cleveland nice little pre-ga- celebrations Modell's Folly? Beer would flow Ohioans: It's all Art's fault Browns before Art "The Only and rooting for its team. No team like wine. Parades and press con- That is why many current and they did the Vikings in the NFC Person on Earth Who Cant Make from Baltimore has been in the ferences would crowd Public former Browns fans will skip the Championship, it won't be Money Even Though The Super Bowl since the Colts left Square. "Who Let the Dogs Out?" Super Bowl this weekend. I, on enough.' I want utter destruction. I Stadium is Sold Out Every Week" town in 1984. But no team from would have blared from every the other hand, have chosen the want Baltimore to feel the Modell relocated the team to Cleveland has ever been to the speaker in town. (All right so more vengeful option. I will be in despair. Then at least Clevelanders Maryland. ; He took a mediocre Super Bowl, either. Not since the that happened anyway. I'll give front of my television set this be team in a dedicated, football lov- Big Bang. And with the collection you that one.) The Terminal weekend. Not to root for an owner won't the only ones.

wn even ing orange-and-bro- Tower might not even have sur- who deserves the best Not city and made it a great team of stiffs donning the Chris Powers is the viewpoints in a dilapidated, crab-cak- e the past two years, it's pret- - vived the week because the city to root for the handful of players loving Editor of The Wooster Voice. 12 PO RTS Editor: Erica Barnhill Assistant Editor: Ben Mitchell Men 9s basketballkeeps home streak alive with win 41-poi- nt Scots called off the dogs in rally to preserve the victory. en route to a Jialftime The the second half, sending in then-secon-d The Tigers jumped ahead early, lead. The Scots never looked stanza, cruis- unit for most of the half. grabbing a quick 10-- 2 advantage. back in the second 111-6- Reynolds finished atop the After the Scots tied it, Wittenberg ing to a 6 victory over the scoring column with 23 points, went back ahead at 22-1- 4. At that Gators. including 5-- 6 on three-pointer- s. point, Wooster scored 14 straight Wooster put on a phenomenal Smith added 18 on six trifectas. points and took their largest lead shooting display, missing just nine continued 28-2- in the first twenty minutes. Rodney Mitchell '04 of the game at 2. But shots 22-3- stellar play of late with 16 Wittenberg would not go away They shot 1 from the floor, his c 14-1-8 points, five rebounds, six assists V. quietly, and by halftime they had including an unconscious three-pointer- s. team's 46-4- How hot were and six steals. Of the reclaimed the lead 2. on '. record-settin- g " '.. performance, The second half was a repeat of they? They missed more foul 9-- 14 Mitchell said, "Coach just told us the first, with Wittenberg again shots than treys, going "only" go out and play. We wanted to 12-po- int charity stripe. to starting on a 10-- 2 run to gain a from the Matt. Smith led the onslaught, respond after the loss and every- - edge. Then the Scots ' , body was prepared and ready to responded with 10 straight points, scoring all 15 of his first half ..play." .; but Wittenberg answered. The points from behind the arc. When Wooster also set a school record 10-poi- . a coach could possibly Tigers built a nt lead and asked what with their 17 made three-poi- nt were able to keep it fairly com- say to his team after a half like shots. Gaubatz, who finished with fortably throughout most of the that, Head Coach Steve Moore points and seven assists, half. said, "We just wanted to maintain seven non- commented, "Our intensity on The Scots showed some life by our concentration and not get in-th- e second half. You offense gave us open shots. When cutting the lead to 84-8- 3 with just chalant predict something like they're that open, you can't really under a minute - left,; but can't ever . .f pass them up," he added. ''V- - Wittenberg salted away the victo- that is going to happen," he added. .-'l- . ry with clutch free throws down the stretch. Swimmers split at OWU Ryan Taylor led all scorers with 23 points for the victors. ,v; Erica Barnhill 03 and Hesing. . For the Scots, Nate Gaubatz '01 Sports Editor On the men's side, the Scot posted 20 points, including a per- The Wooster women's swim- swimmers outperformed ; the fect 8-- 8 on free, throws. Bryan ming team remained perfect pn Battling Bishops, but OWU's Nelson '03 had a solid outing by the season following their defeat dominance on the" boards gave scoring 17 points and snatching of Ohio Wesleyan last Saturday. them the 122-11- 5 victory. seven rebounds. ; Other Scots in The Scots- - beat the Battling Wes Bennett '01 blew out the double figures were Antwyan Bishops 116-9- 9 and were led by competition in both the 50 and

-1 100 races. He turned in . freestyle - 1 - - I.. t- Reynolds '02 with 12 points and first place finishes from several T Photo by James Allardice Matt Smith '03 with 11. team members. - times of 21.95 and 48.83, respec- Following the loss, Wooster Jody Bray '02 won the 1000 tively. JeffHuber '04 shoots over an Allegheny defender last night. " won the 200 dropped to No. 5 . in the freestyle in a time of 11:13.09, Jim Gilcrhist '04 medley, and Alex pened even once was an NCAC d3hoops.com poll. and Kayla Heising '04 triumphed individual Chris Powers ' looked to start a new in the 50 free with a time of 26.09. Hastie 03 won the 1000 free, as - loss by the Scot men's team. The Scots Viewpoints Editor addition, Wooster swept All that ended last Saturday in conference winning streak as well Beth Starling '03 placed first in well. In NCAA-leadin- g 1:03.25, the relays, taking the 200 medley A lot has happened since Jan. 4, Springfield, Ohio, where the as maintain their the 100 'fly in a time of Gilchrist, Jody 90-8- -- winning streak and Sonya Tarasenkov '04 and (comprised of 1999. The world has celebrated Scots lost 3 to Wittenberg. 41 game home won the 100 fre Herzog 02, Doug Reiser 0, and the turn of the millennium (twice, The setback ended a 41 -- game when they took on Allegheny last Jen Jenkins '04 backstroke, respectively. Dale Edwards '01) and the 200 in some cases). Americans voted NCAC winning-strea- k for night atTimkien Gymnasium.' and who Wooster women also tri- free (Dave Chidester '01, Bennett, for a new president (twice, in Wooster. V Wooster left little about The vivi- relay, Edwards and Giles Mitchell '04). some cases). The Wooster The defeat dropped the Scots was the better team as they umphed in the 200 medley a time of Both Wooster teams will be at 8-- 1) first-pla- ce in the first half. taking first place in women's basketball team lost (15-- 2, into a tie sected the Gators , Baldwin-Wallac- e in 7-1- record by 1:55.33. The team is made up of home facing more than 20 conference games. with Wittenberg (13-- 2, ), The Scots set a school non-conferen- ce meet on Fri. which withstood a late Wooster scoring 67 points before halftime Jenkins, Starling, Erin Popelka a Mini Iftfi'i nifty tliffi: Indoor Track Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Swimming & Diving

vs. Baldwin-Wallac- e Jan. 27 at NCAC Relays Jan. 27 at Earlham Jan. 27 at Earlham Jan. 27 (Granville, OH) Jan. 31 at Kenyon Jan. 31 vs. Case V '. ':' . Western Reserve